Great Depression

Homeschool Days: Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Submitted by Ellen on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 - 11:09am
Date: 
Repeats every day until Thu Sep 24 2009 .
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 9:30am - 2:00pm
Minnesota History Center

Homeschool students will be introduced to Minnesota’s Greatest
Generation by meeting characters from Minnesota’s past and participating
in hands-on programs. Three, hour-long classes are available: younger
students will learn what it was like to be a child during the Great
Depression. Students in grades 4-6 will meet History Player Virginia Mae
Hope and learn about being a pilot in the WASP (Women Airforce Service
Pilots) program during World War II. Students in grades 7-12 will meet